Winter can be a particularly difficult time for those in social care, and it is our duty as Registered Managers and business owners to ensure we effectively plan.
There has been more recognition of our unpaid carers over the last few weeks since the Labour budget announcement increasing the weekly earning threshold for Carer’s Allowance and more recognition for the role they play in the wider Health and Social Care sector.
Labour delivered their first budget on 31st October, and it has since had people talking, and not for the right reasons. I have put together some of the key changes, and some practical steps you can take to ensure you are ahead of the pending changes.
As a Registered Manager, the prospect of a CQC inspection can be daunting with anxiety on the day of the inspector turning up. However, with the right preparation and mindset, you can navigate this process smoothly and confidently.
Personal development plans are a great way to structure how your team members achieve their goals and unlock their full potential. In this blog, I will dive into the fundamentals of these plans, how they will benefit your team members and the organisation and provide practical steps to creating a robust plan.
The Worker Protection Act is an amendment of the Equality Act 2010 is a significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing protections for employees against sexual harassment in the workplace and comes into place in October 2024.
One key observation was that, although everyone they spoke to, took the time to investigate complaints, it often seemed driven more by a sense of obligation rather than a true understanding of the significant value and benefits this process could bring to their organisations and teams.
Ensuring the safety of women in the workplace is not just a priority—it is an absolute duty. This responsibility goes beyond ticking regulatory boxes; it is a fundamental obligation of an employer.
In April 2024, the Care Quality Commission emphasised that visitation improves care by allowing relatives to check on their loved ones and communicate important information to staff.
With the right guidance and support, being a care home manager can be one of the best roles in the sector, with the ability to make a difference not only to those you support, but also to your team.
Risk assessments are essential for high-quality care delivery, yet CQC reports frequently highlight providers' failures in supporting independence while managing risks under the Caring domain.
For the first year, Sustainability within adult social care is not be inspected, however time is ticking, and the CQC will soon be knocking on providers doors and asking for evidence, so we need to get prepared!
This is the third part of a four-part series aimed at upskilling managers and providers. This guide is to support providers to improve their CQC rating from Requires Improvement back to Good.
There are not many guides that tackle and support providers to improve their CQC rating from Requires Improvement back to Good. This is the first part of a four-part series aimed at upskilling managers and providers.
